
Poor Henry Baxter, a lowly clerk in a newspaper office, is in love with Beulah, the beautiful office stenographer, but Beulah barely knows he exists. As if Henry's unrequited love isn't bad enough, he has to put up with office manager Higgins, a devious bully who is Henry's constant nemesis.


Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. How Baxter Butted In is a fascinating window into early 20th-century filmmaking, particularly for those with a keen interest in sil...
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